Local hike

9 Dames (Sarah, Karla, Beth, Michelle, Joy, Kimber, me, and Janet and Kellye from the GA Chapter)came out to hike a crazy loop in Morrow Mountain State Park.  We originally were supposed to hike another loop, but it was closed due to storm damage, so after calling up the ranger, he suggested we try another 4 mile trek on Sugarloaf Mt. Loop.  5 of us met up to car pool and met the rest at the park.  It was a beautiful, hot, sunny day for a hike in the woods and it started out really nice and gradual.  We even saw a deer right on the trail.  The trail started to roll up and down a bit and at one point we had to take a water break.  One of the Dames, Joy, started turning a nice beet color red so we decided to take it easy.  I think I've found Joy's trail name.  BEET.  Seriously, she was really red!  haha!  But in her defense, she does have a medical condition, which if you ask her she will gladly tell you all about it, she even jokes around and calls says her body is "allergic to exercise" haha!  So Joy, you are now dubbed "BEET"  :) 

Michelle was in training mode, so she had on a heavy full pack (she was taking her fiance' backpacking next week).  The rest of us just had our water and boy did we need it.  About half way thru the hike, I took Michelles pack for a bit.  It was too hot and too heavy for her to carry and I'd rather she enjoy the hike then be miserable with the extra weight.  To be honest, it made me miss my backpack, so as sadistic as it sounds, I enjoyed carrying the 25 lb. pack in 98 degree weather. haha!

The trail wasn't marked clearly so somehow, we got turned around on a loop trail.  Yes, we got lost on a loop trail. haha!  It's OK though, cause we actually picked up another hiker and her dog.  They briefly join in with us and she was very entertaining.  Our 4 mile trek ended up being more like a 5 mile adveture, but in true Trail Dame form, all the Dames were in great spirits, laughing, smiling, and having a good time.  We celebrated our hike at Sonic with a cool treat before we headed back home.  All in all it was a wonderful day with friends.